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Saturday, 26 November 2016

Advent, Carol & Christmas Services at St Stephen Walbrook

Here are details of the Advent, Carol & Christmas Services at St Stephen Walbrook:

The Grand Priory of England of the Knights Templar Advent Carol Service - 3 December, 5.00pm

This Service will mix readings and carols under the guidance of their Master of Music, Dr Michael Walsh, and The Reverend Dr Gordon Giles KOTJ, Grand Chaplain-General. All are welcome for a service which gives the opportunity of looking at some themes other than the obvious Christmas stories and where the Knights and Dames provide some extra 'colour' with their robes and banners.

Fight for Sight Christmas Carol Concert – 6 December, 6.30pm

Join Fight for Sight for a celebration of Christmas for all the family featuring popular carols and festive readings. Guest readers include BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Sue MacGregor and presenter and broadcaster Jan Leeming. The concert will also include Imperial College Choir. Tickets £25 (adult) £10 (child) - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fight-for-sight-christmas-carol-concert-tickets-25676854162#tickets.

Carols by Candlelight – 7th December, 7.30pm

Carols by Candlelight is back for another year of song and Christmassy merriment in aid of Michael Varah Memorial Fund. The stunning Vasari singers, legendary Richard Stilgoe and vast amounts of mince pies will be ready and waiting. Tickets £30 (pew seats) or £20 (bench seats - restricted view) - www.michaelvarahfund.org or email: michaelvarahfund@btinternet.com.

Carols for the Animals – 8 December, 6.30pm

Join International Animal Rescue in a celebration for all the animals at Christmas. Traditional carols, music from the fabulous Massive Violins, mulled wine and mince pies plus readings by special guests including actor Peter Egan. Sing your heart out this Christmas whilst raising money for the work of International Animal Rescue which rescues animals from cruelty and suffering around the world. Tickets £25 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carols-for-the-animals-tickets-27928993371.

Parish Carols by Candlelight – 14 December, 6.00pm

Arrive early to get a seat for our free, popular Parish Carol Service led by Revds Jonathan Evens and Sally Muggeridge with St Stephen’s Voices and organist Joe Sentance. The service will include ‘Sir Christèmas’ – Mathias, ‘Bethlehem Down’ – Warlock, and ‘Gaudete’ - arr. Jenkins. Join us after the service for mince pies and mulled wine.

Midnight Mass – 24 December, 11.30pm


Join us for the first Communion of Christmas where St Stephen’s Voices and organist Joe Sentance will lead us with ‘Missa Brevis in D, K194’ – Mozart and ‘Sussex Carol’ - arr. Ledger. The service will be followed by mince pies and hot drinks.

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Peter Warlock - Bethlehem Down.

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